

8/1/25 Aurora's Stolp Island Block Party Needs 8 More Artists for Live Demos -- No Booth Necessary -- FREE!
Stolp Island Block Party: Live Art Details · IT'S FREE!!! NO BOOTH/TABLE FEE! · Event date is Friday, August 1st ....
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Naperville, IL Artist Thrives on Depicting Local History from Ambitiously Large Public Murals to Paintings Reflecting the Town's Rural Roots
By Marianne Lisson Kuhn -- Kreger's grocery on Washington street in Naperville. This business has passed down through four generations...
Jul 6, 20253 min read


7/12/25 BLUE MOON GALLERY'S Artist Talks from 1:30-3:30 PM Feature Jan Schrader and Michael Litewski Providing Insights to their Creativity
These room settings feature the contemporary, abstract and highly textural work of Jan Schrader known for his unique texturing processes...
Jul 6, 20252 min read


PICTURE OF THE WEEK: Perfect for July's Festivities of Flags, Parades & Fireworks -- "Faded Glory" by Ed Cook
Ed Cook, a suburban Chicago-area artist who paints miniature pieces -- usually under four inches -- is highly acclaimed both nationally...
Jul 6, 20251 min read


Aug. 16, 23 & 30 from 1-3 PM Art Supply Donations Drop-off at Addison Center for the Arts for Upcoming Sept. Sale...Time to Destash!
USED ART SUPPLIES SALE The Addison Center for the Arts, 213 N. Lombard Road in Addison, IL, will be open on Saturdays, August 16, 23,...
Jul 6, 20251 min read


7/11/25 "RE-BOP: OBSTRUCTIONS & DISRUPTIONS" Features Collages from 60 Artists from Around the Globe & Live Music at Beverly Arts Center, Chicago
FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025, FROM 6-8 pm Beverly Arts Center 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago Curators Todd Bartel and Paloma Trecka invited 60...
Jul 6, 20251 min read


Jim Braun Dazzles Art Glass Lovers with an Array of Sparkling Classes Now Available at Ed Hoy's International in Warrenville, IL with Instructors from Around the World!
Retail Manager, art glass creator, and educator, Jim Braun, poses with one of his incredible "folded" glass vases -- a special technique...
Jun 30, 20253 min read


Jun 30, 20250 min read


7/13/25 The Juried Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair Near Naperville Riverwalk Returns Includes Pete Ellman's Band Playing Live Jazz Near Naperville Riverwalk -- details here...
LIMITED EDITION Stoneware Ruffle Vases Ceramic Vase by Laurie Pollpeter Eskenazi ; from her website Naperville, IL- The Water Street...
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Naperville Art League Presents "Distortions" Awards at its Monthly Fourth Fridays Event
Cherie Matousek's "Three Pears" in colored pencil won BEST IN SHOW ,,, Scroll down to view more award-winning art from this show. The...
Jun 30, 20251 min read




